substructure
pronunciation
How to pronounce substructure in British English:
UK [ˈsʌbstrʌktʃə(r)]
How to pronounce substructure in American English:
US [ˈsʌbˌstrʌktʃɚ]
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- Noun:
- the basic structure or features of a system or organization
- lowest support of a structure
Word Origin
- substructure (n.)
- 1726, "foundation, part of a building which supports another part," from sub- + structure (n.). Earlier in this sense was substruction (1620s). Related: Substructural.
Example
- 1. Elastomeric bearings have been demonstrated to result in reduced force transmission to substructure .
- 2. Note2 : the contractor shall provide no training in relation to the substructure works .
- 3. Trusses , girders , and rolled beams shall be securely anchored to the substructure .
- 4. Inelastic behavior and redistribution offeree effects is permitted in substructure and superstructure components , provided that sufficient ductility and redundancy of the remaining structure exists in the extreme event limit state to prevent catastrophic superstructure collapse .
- 5. In the event employer refuses to amend employer 's documents in relation to any part or parts of the substructure works as instructed by contractor and execute the substructure works accordingly , contractor shall not be held liable by employer under the epc contract , for any non-compliance of such substructure works and the superstructure works related thereto .